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How To Remove a Tick From A Dog Or Cat
It’s important to remove ticks carefully, and with the right equipment, so no part of it gets left behind.
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Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs
Mitral valve disease (MVD) is a heart problem caused by a faulty heart valve. It’s the most common type of heart disease in dogs and is especially prevalent in small breeds such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
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Blocked anal glands in dogs
Learn about blocked anal glands in dogs, including symptoms, causes, and treatment. Discover how to prevent problems and when to seek veterinary advice.
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Hypothyroidism in dogs
Hypothyroidism is a lack of thyroid hormones due to underactive thyroid glands. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include weight gain, low energy, and fur loss (alopecia).
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Heart murmurs in dogs
A heart murmur is a whooshing noise caused by abnormal blood flow inside the heart. There are a few different conditions that can cause heart murmurs in dogs.
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Alabama rot in dogs
Alabama rot is an extremely rare disease in the UK. It affects dogs by causing damage to the blood vessels in their skin and in some cases their kidneys.
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Eyelash problems in dogs
Our vets write about eyelash problems in dogs including distichiasis, trichiasis and ectopic cilia.
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Chronic kidney disease in dogs
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is when the kidneys slowly stop working over a period of months or years.
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Elbow dysplasia in dogs
Elbow dysplasia is a painful condition of the elbow joint that most commonly affects large breed dogs. It causes swelling, pain and eventually arthritis.
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Hip dysplasia in dogs
Hip dysplasia is a painful condition of the hip joint that commonly affects medium to large breed pedigree dogs. It causes swelling, pain and eventually arthritis.
